Winchester to Host Boys Week Activities Traditions
Winchester Rotary Club announces a world wide boys week from April 30 to May 4 highlighting church attendance school service newspaper routes and Dad's Day. The plan includes boys in church school parade service and family recreation to inspire youth retention and community pride.
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Winster
United
Rotary
Winchester
America
Olal Boys
Rotary Club
Ich
Hiva
Eemeeter
Dodik
Winween
Winchester High School Faces Central High on Equity Grounds
Local column notes Wednesday game between Winchester High and Central High at Equity Grounds with details muddled. Also mentions Handley Library screening at eight P.M. and a livestock film showing. Job ad seeks a cook with 300 listings on Washington Street.
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Winchester High School
Central
Equity Grounds
Ike
New Hudson Speedster For Sale At Bargain Price
Chapman's Auto Sales advertises a New Hudson speedster for sale with a price cut of five hundred dollars and easy payment terms. The notice emphasizes a new price with approachable terms to attract buyers.
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Pi Chapman
Poll Books in Winchester Revised by Registrars
Registrars G Reginald Haines and B Davis begin purging Winchester poll books to remove dead and moved voters. They mail postal cards for missing street addresses and must complete by May 15 to support new voter registration and transfers under four-ward precincts amid a new city map dividing wards by Main Street.
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Winchester
G. Reginald Haines
B. ¥. Davis
Electoral Board
Siuniay
Conner Ag Ting
Conner
Haines
Swimley
Armour's Soap Flakes Two Pounds for 25 Cents
Armour's Soap Flakes, two pounds for 25 cents, offered at People's Bar gain Store. Local ad copy promotes a bargain price and distribution location for shoppers.
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Armour’s
People’s Bargain Store
Hail Insurance Policy Aids Winchester Farmers
HOME Hail Insurance offers clear coverage for crops during a set period. It protects against hail damage with definite and dependable protection. Agents A. Bryarly & Bro. list 22 Rouss Avenue, Winchester, Va.
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H. RR. Bryarly & Bro
Rouss
Winchester
Magnavox Telemegaphone for Sale at Seal's Music
Seal's Music Store advertises a Magnavox Telemegaphone offered at a bargain price for a quick buyer. The short listing notes model details and availability with a dated archival feel.
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Seal’s Music Store
FOR BETTER SPRAYING WITH HIGH PRESSURE HOSE AND FITTINGS
High pressure spray hose and trouble proof hose connections. Spray guns rods and correct nozzles with high grade fittings. Include strainers filters and tank pumps. Corona Lead S W Dry Lime Sulphur L and S Solution Black Leaf 40. Use Kayso in every tank for better spreading sticking and spray efficiency. Win Orchard Supply Co Phone 313 Market St.
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Corona
S. W
Win
Orchard Supply Co
Market St
Women Gather for Missionary Conference Session Here
Delegates arrive for the Woman's Missionary Conference of the Reformed Church in Virginia. Centenary Reformed Church hosts an executive meeting this afternoon and an open session at 7 45 tonight with devotions, welcomes, and an address by Henry J Miller of Tokyo. Public invited to the evening service and community programs tomorrow include films Take The Name of Jesus With You and The Good Samaritan with Centenary Concert Orchestra.
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Woman's Missionary Conference of the Reformed Church
Virginia
Centenary Reformed Church
Clarence W
J. Co. Recher
Woodstock
Tokyo
Miller
Orient
Jesus
Centenary Concert Orchestra
Conwell Lecture Praised by Winchester Officials
In Winchester on April 18 1922 Fred Forney Esq Captain Friendship Fire Company notes the town’s reception of Dr Russell H Conwell and his Acres of Diamonds lecture to be held April 20 in the Auditorium. The letter endorses the event as a valuable public treat and credits the friendship company with securing the speaker.
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Winchester, Va
Fred
Forney, Esq
Friendship Fire Company
Russell H. Conwell
Friendship Hire Company
Winchester
Frederick County
Farmers Union Meeting Forms Kernstown Local Chapter
Farmers from Kernstown and nearby areas gather at the school house on Wednesday night April 19 at eight o'clock to organize a local union. The state organizer will attend and address the meeting. the public is invited to attend.
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Kernstown
Floor Covering and Plant Sales Notice
Feltbare waterproof floor covering offered in two yard widths at ninety cents per yard by People's Bargain Store. Also a notice to fruit growers advertising remaining stock of apple and peach trees for sale from Richards Bros.
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People’s Bargain Store
Richards Bros
Seed Potatoes From Winchester Seed Co
Seed potatoes available from Winchester Seed Co Inc in Maine varieties include Irish Cobblers Green Mountain Early Rose and Red Bliss Seed potatoes. Both phones listed.
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Maine
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Severe Midwestern Storm Leaves Heavy Losses Across States
A sweeping northeast storm from the Rocky Mountains hits Illinois Indiana Missouri and Ohio with dozens dead and hundreds hurt. Tornado belts in Indiana and central Illinois cause widespread damage as homes flood and towns endure destruction and evacuations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Ohio
Middle Western
Rocky Mountain
Warren County
Madison County
Irvington
Plainfield
Centralia
Danville
Kori
Vermillion County
Tll
Hedrick
Pleasant View Corner
Washington girl flies to Winchester for Pastel Monday dance
An airplane circled over town last evening carrying a Washington girl bound for Winchester to attend the Pastel Monday dance at Rouss Hall. The craft, piloted from the capital by a friend, was met by friends from Reliance in Warren County, Va, and returned to Washington this morning.
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Washington
Winchester
Rouss Hall
Reliance
Warren County
Stonewall School Picnic April 26 at Rutherford's Woods
Public notice announces a community picnic at Stonewall School on April 26. Location is Rutherford's Woods on Martinsburg Pike.
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Stonewall
Rutherford’'s Woods
Martinsburg Pike
Verdict Awarded to Plaintiff in Auto Collision Suit
The case of Mrs. W. C. Hodge versus George W. Haddox arose from a December 24 auto collision on Valley Pike. The jury, after re deliberations and a night dismissal, returned a verdict for the plaintiff totaling $73.98 in what appears to be a compromise.
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W. C. Hodge
George W. Haddox
Valley Pike
Corporation Court
Fire devastates Pocomoke City with million dollar loss
Revised estimates put the blaze damage between 750000 and 1000000 dollars destroying 40 to 50 dwellings in Pocomoke City's business district. Insurance covers 40 to 60 percent. National Guard patrolled, town plans rehabilitation as 50 or more homes burned. Banks secured. vaults fireproof and money believed safe. Local families report close relatives among the displaced amid total losses nearing two million dollars.
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Associated Press
Pocomoke City
National Guard
Salisbury
Tull
Pocomore City
Pocomoke National
Citizens Bank
B W. McMaster
W. B. Groves
Carl R. Ritter
George Bunting
Mra. Grove
Fresh Winds May Prevent Frost Tonight
Pathologist Mr. F J Schneiderhan in Winchester reports a telegram from the Weather Bureau predicting fair conditions and cooler weather with fresh westerly winds tonight. The AP forecast had warned of frost, but Schneiderhan doubts frost due to prevailing winds as apples bloom in Frederick and nearby counties.
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F. J. Schneiderhan
Winchester
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Schneiderhan
Associated Press
Star
Schneiderman
Frederick
Four Fined In Police Court
Hugh Rehill was arraigned before Mayor Glass in police court on a drunk and disorderly charge following a disturbance at a Greek restaurant on North Main Street. He pleaded guilty and paid five dollars plus two dollars in costs. Clint Grim Robert Taylor and Grayborn Hoover were each fined five dollars and two dollars in costs.
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Hugh Rehill
Clarke and
Armel
Dillis and Pappas
North Main Street
Mayor Glass
Clint Grim
Robert Taylor
Grayborn Hoover
Special Council Meeting on Traffic Ordinance
A special Common Council meeting is called for 8 o clock this evening at City Hall to consider a new traffic ordinance drafted by a special committee.
Hawkins Couple Attends Roanoke Conference
Rev. J. H. Hawkins pastor of St. Paul's AMF Church and his wife left today for Roanoke Virginia to attend the annual conference of the colored Methodist Church branch.
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J. H. Hawkins
St. Paul's A. M.F. Church
Roanoke
The
Colored Methodist Church
Health nurse tied to epidemics in Winchester meeting report
The Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross chapter met at Handley Library with Rev. Robert B. Nelson absent. Leslie D. Kline led the session and Miss Higgins was praised for handling 472 calls in March, detailing 52 active cases, 21 at month end, and 299 visits including infant welfare, prenatal, tuberculosis and measles cases.
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Winchester and
Frederick County
American Red Cross
Handley Library
Robert B. Nelson
Peppe
Leslie D. Kline
Morse
Auto in Wreck on Valley Pike Near Winchester
An A Ford automobile, reportedly with several Winchester residents aboard, was damaged in a collision on the Valley Pike just south of town. Occupants were reportedly shaken and hurt, with the rear of the car damaged enough to require garage repairs. Medical attention was given after they returned to town.
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A. Ford
Winchester
Legislative leaders defend highway policy and reform
A Virginia delegate from Lunenburg County notes heated debate over highway department oversight. He defends Senator Goolrick and outlines calls for reorganization while criticizing attacks on the legislature and quoting ongoing contention over state road contracts and spending. He mentions Ozlin and Byrd as supporters of the Ozlin Byrd highway bills.
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Thomas W. Ozlin
Lunenburg
Lanent Burchen
Oglin
Godlrick
Coleman
Mittee
Godrie
Byrd
Ozlin
Ozlin-Byrd
Senature
House of Delegates
Fredericksburg
Goolrick
Gogiric
Ryst
Spr
Highway Department
Empire Tonight Brings Best Picture Run with Star Cast
The Empire presents a best picture program featuring MAR MURRAY and an all star cast led by Monte Blue. Tickets range from 10 to 17 cents for children and 28 to 55 cents for adults with matinee tomorrow at three. See Ruth Roland Thursday and Tarzan Friday for a nickel kiddies.
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Mar Murray
Ing Monte Blue
Ruth
Roland Thureday
Tarzan
Storage Space for Rent at Winchester Cold Storage
We offer a quantity of common storage space for rent suitable for handling all kinds of goods. Winchester Cold Storage, Go, Wm. Beverley, Manager. Phone 95-3.
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Winchester
Beverley
Private sale of handsome brick residence in Water and Stewart
Private sale of a fine brick home formerly Dr. H H McGuire residence at Water and Stewart streets. Gol W W Whitside owner with eleven rooms and modern conveniences including heat light and electricity. Terms available via M M Lynch attorney Read Moling & Greens silk ad on page 7. Also Massey Bros Power Sprayer ad note.
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Gol. W. W. Whitside
H. H. McGuire
Water and
Stewart Street
M. M. Lynch
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BASE
Washington St
New Hudson
Magnavox
Womans Missionary Conference of Reformed Church
Conwele
Farmers’ Union Meeting
Mid West
Herrell
Ipsit
Pocomoke
W. B. Grove
C.R. Ritter
Miss Higgins
Miss Stowers
Red Cross Chapter
Dutton-Carson
Front Royal
Anne ‘l L. Carson
Joseph L. Carson
Riverton
Benjamin Blanton ‘Dutton
Calvary Episcopal Church
Clayton Torrence
Calvary Church
Robert
George C. Carrington
Richmond
M. W. Dutton
Hagerstown
Messrs
Thomas B. Byrd
Philip Williams
W. A. Baker
W. Nelson Page
Walter D. Myers
George Carrington
Four Horsemen
Empire Tonight
Moling & Green
Sige
Pere Ag” Massey Bros
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